Council action plan to support people with disabilities
Central Coast Council is striving to make the region more accessible for people living with a disability by encouraging community members to join its Access and Inclusion Reference Group. The…
Articles by Lucillia Eljuga
The Entrance’s business problems won’t be solved by the channel being dredged – Mehan
Members of The Entrance business community believe that this summer could be their last if Central Coast Council does not start dredging the channel within the next six weeks. Toni…
Ourimbah, The Lakes and Terrigal have a good first round
After a long wait, the Central Coast Rugby Union season finally kicked off on July 18, with Ourimbah and The Lakes off to a flying start. The Match of the…
We could finish up with a lot of lonely funerals
On a recent shopping trip to our local Aldi store, I took the time to observe some customer actions. 45 people within five minutes entered the store, and although the…
87 percent of Kangy Angy biodiversity offset requirements have not been met
Transport for NSW has confirmed that it has met only 13 percent of its biodiversity offset requirements to compensate for the loss of habitat for endangered bird species in the…
Free First Aid in Schools program available
With school’s officially back in session for Term 3, St John Ambulance NSW is reconvening its First Aid in Schools program, and schools across the Coast are being encouraged to…
Nominations sought for a special people’s choice award for nurses
Central Coast residents are being encouraged to nominate a local nurse or midwife who made a difference during their time in care, by nominating them for NSW Health Excellence in…
Regional training awards recipients announced
The winners of the 2020 NSW Central Coast Regional Training Awards have been announced. Hosted by the Central Coast Apprenticeship and Traineeship Advisory Committee (CCATAC), the awards are the Coast…
Council raises concerns over proposed DLALC Somersby development
Central Coast Council has crafted its response to the proposed Darkinjung Aboriginal Land Council proposal to rezone land at 250 Reeves St, Somersby, to allow a 14-lot subdivision of about…
Choice Living Avoca says ‘loneliness’ driving demand for communal retirement living
The proponent of a controversial seniors’ housing development at Kincumber says a new study reinforces the need for more communal living options on the Coast. Currently under consideration by Central…
World leading shark management technology to be introduced
Beachgoers at The Entrance North and Avoca will be better protected this summer with an expansion of shark-spotting aerial surveillance by drone cameras. The NSW Government has provided $8M funding…
30,000 tonnes of M1 rubble re-purposed
More than 30,000 tonnes of rubble that was once part of the M1 Pacific Motorway has been used to upgrade a network of Charmhaven fire trails and others across the…
Calls for urgent drain and sewer works at Davistown
Central Coast Councillor Rebecca Gale has vowed to persist in seeking urgent drainage and sewerage mitigation works at Davistown, where heavy rains earlier this year saw 415 homes without services…
New Land Transaction Policy goes on exhibition
A Land Transaction Policy which will replace those of the former Gosford and Wyong Councils is about to go on public exhibition. A chief tenet of the policy is to…
Head-on collision at Wyee
Two drivers are in a critical condition after a two-vehicle crash at Wyee. At about 9:30am on Saturday, July 18, emergency services were called to Wyee Rd, Wyee, after reports…
26 year old vision has helped 3,500 men live better lives
As The Glen Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre continues to work towards getting The Glen for Women up and running at Wyong Creek, its Chairperson, Coral Hennessy, has reflected on…
Mariners lose to Perth in first game back
A first half goal from Dane Ingham proved the difference at Central Coast Stadium on Saturday night, July 18, as the Mariners fell to a 1-0 defeat against Perth in…
JobKeeper extended but at a lower rate and with strings attached
The JobKeeper wage subsidy will be extended until March 2021 at a lower rate. Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, and Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, announced on July 21 that JobKeeper would be…
Garden competition entries are now open
The Wyong District Garden Competition is back for its 47th instalment and entries are now open. Open to all greenthumbs who reside within the boundaries of the former Wyong LGA,…
Residents allowed to do emergency work to protect storm affected properties
Beachfront residents at The Entrance North and Wamberal have been given direction on what emergency work they can do in the wake of the beach erosion caused by a low…